Monthly Archives: March 2010

Dwars Door Vlaanderen – Wrap-up

I think the only person happier than I was about Matti Breschel winning today’s Dwars Door Vlaanderen was Matti Breschel. Don’t get worng: Pavé isn’t designed to be a prognostication site; I predict winners simply for entertainment purposes. Being correct just adds to the fun; I won’t gloat—for too long, at least. I caught the … Continue reading

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Dwars Door Vlaanderen – Live Stream

It’s my lunchbreak, and there are still about 30km left in today’s race–how lucky! Here’s a link to a live stream that seems to be working. Enjoy!

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Dwars Door Vlaanderen – Preview

The build-up to the cobbled classics begins in earnest tomorrow with the 65th Dwars Door Vlaanderen.  Formerly known as Dwars Door Belgie and the GP Stad Waregem, this semi-classic begins the peloton’s re-acclimatization to the hills and cobbles of Flanders.  This year’s edition covers 200 kilometers, heading east from Roeselare toward Brakel, the hometown of … Continue reading

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Monday Musette – Milan-San Remo Wrap-up

Saturday’s Milan-San Remo went-off without a hitch–despite the weather’s best attempts to ruin the day. After 298 kilometers of racing in cold, rainy conditions, it was a Spaniard who ended-up with the victory. Funny how two men from warmer, sunnier climates have taken wins in two of the season’s grimiest races thus far. Here’s what … Continue reading

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Milan-San Remo Live Stream

Here’s a link to a USA-friendly, legal live stream of today’s race. Enjoy!

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Milan-San Remo Preview

It’s a bit of shame that when we talk about the favorites for Milan-San Remo we look at sprinters.  Maybe it’s just the way the sport’s evolved over time, but it seems that the likelihood of a true breakaway succeeding gets slimmer and slimmer every year.  And worse, while it used to be that only … Continue reading

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